Thread: Collet getting pushed up

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

if the rod is being pushed UP... it suggests you have it too deep,the depriming pin should poke out about 5mm from bottom of die...just enough to pop primer out. two cresent spanners often come in handy when you dont get it right....

Hi, thanks for your reply. I realised yesterday that I should have only 5mn protruding. I had set it up flush.
Thank you for reconfirming the mandrel was set far to low.

How much do you undersize your necks? .001. Or .002 or .003” undersize?
For correct neck tension

Cheers Brent